Paul Simon Sells Catalogue To BMG
As the catalogue grab continues BMG acquires a “substantial stake” in the music of acclaimed songwriter and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Paul Simon. The company announced deal on Thursday
Chris Blackwell – Trailblazing Music Impresario
Blackwell has outlived many of his successful artists, his enemies as well as his friends. He began writing his memoir “The Islander: My Life In Music And Beyond” on the cusp of
All The Albums That Have Been Certified Diamond® By The RIAA
Achieving Diamond® status by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) is one of the most prestigious awards for any artist to achieve. The RIAA also certifies Latin albums. Diamante certified Latin albums require sales
World Music Views® Celebrates World Music Day 2023
Today June 21, 2023 is International World Music Day under the theme “Music on the Intersections.” The joyous occasion for music lovers around the world as they come together to celebrate World
Vybz Kartel’s X- Rated Is Underrated
Anyone who has been a fan of Vybz Kartel appreciates a curated servicing of explicit and lewd lyrics and his 9 track EP , X-Rated, released May 19, 2021 the King of
Byron Messia’s “No Love” Spends A Third Week On The Billboard Reggae Chart
Byron Messia‘s “No Love” moves up one spot on U.S. Billboard chart reclaiming its debut position at No. 8 after selling and additional 100 copies this week. The album also earned 2.2 million streams in
First Look At Pharrell Willams Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Wear Runway SS24 Show
Grammy award winning rapper and producer Pharrell Williams had his first designer’s reveal in Paris, France on Tuesday June 20 as Louis Vuitton’s New Men’s Creative Director. The runway show for the
Jon Fx Remembers XXXTentacion As Rapper Earns Second RIAA Diamond Certification
As rapper XXXTentacion posthumously drops the new song “I’m Not Human,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert to commemorate the 5th anniversary of his death, his song “F*ck Love” featuring Trippie Redd is certified Diamond by
Gunna – “a Gift & a Curse” Is The No. 1 Album In Jamaica On Apple Music
Four time Grammy nominated rapper Gunna‘s 4th studio album “a Gift & a Curse” is currently No. 1 in Jamaica on Apple Music. The 15 track set follows his 2022 Billboard No. 1
Island Records And The Bob Marley Estate Set To Drop Afrobeats Remix Project
The Recording Academy announced new categories for the 2024 Grammys this week which include, ‘ Best African Music Performance’. Speaking exclusively with World Music Views® Gracey Mae, music journalist and executive in the U.K.
Karol G, Daddy Yankee And More Want The Throw Out Steely & Clevie Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and numerous other artists have jointly requested a federal judge to dismiss a sprawling copyright lawsuit that accuses them, along with over 150 defendants, of infringing on a
‘Made In Lagos’ By Wizkid Certified Gold In The U.K.
Following its Recording Industry Of America Association’s Certified Gold status last September, ‘Made in Lagos’, the afro-fusion album by Nigerian singer Wizkid is now certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry In